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U.S. Marines unfurl the United States Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines unfurl the United States Marine Corps flag during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Pacific Band march during the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony at Asan Beach, National Historical Park, Asan, Guam, on Jan. 26, 2023. The ceremony officially recognized the activation and naming of Naval Support Activity, MCB Camp Blaz after Marine Barracks Guam was deactivated on Nov. 10, 1992. MCB Camp Blaz was administratively activated on Oct. 1, 2020. It is the first newly constructed base for the Marine Corps since 1952 and will serve as an enduring symbol of the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam, which has existed since the Spanish surrender to U.S. forces on June 21, 1898. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp

Ms. Yoshikawa Yuumi, parliamentary vice-minister of foreign affairs from the Government of Japan, speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sabånan Fadang Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presented the memorial to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Guam Governor, to symbolize the transfer of the memorial to the people of Guam. While Camp Blaz will continue to care of the site, the memorial will be available for future, public access. The Sabånan Fadang Burial Site was constructed as part of the base’s commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Guam. The monument has a dedicative plaque featuring a large engraving of a “trongkon nunu,” a banyan tree said to serve as a home for “taotaomo-na,” ancestral Chamoru spirits. The plaque is nestled between two ancient Chamoru lusongs, mortars used for pounding seeds or roots into processed food.

Ms. Yoshikawa Yuumi, parliamentary vice-minister of foreign affairs from the Government of Japan, speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Sabånan Fadang Memorial on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presented the memorial to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Guam Governor, to symbolize the transfer of the memorial to the people of Guam. While Camp Blaz will continue to care of the site, the memorial will be available for future, public access. The Sabånan Fadang Burial Site was constructed as part of the base’s commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Guam. The monument has a dedicative plaque featuring a large engraving of a “trongkon nunu,” a banyan tree said to serve as a home for “taotaomo-na,” ancestral Chamoru spirits. The plaque is nestled between two ancient Chamoru lusongs, mortars used for pounding seeds or roots into processed food.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, wait for an F-35C Lightning II lift to land during Helicopter Support Team operations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Dec. 13, 2022. CLB-24, conducted external lift operations with a helicopter support team to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures of CH-53K King Stallion utilization as the Marine Corps modernizes and prepares to respond globally to emerging crises or contingencies.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, wait for an F-35C Lightning II lift to land during Helicopter Support Team operations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Dec. 13, 2022. CLB-24, conducted external lift operations with a helicopter support team to develop tactics, techniques, and procedures of CH-53K King Stallion utilization as the Marine Corps modernizes and prepares to respond globally to emerging crises or contingencies.

Photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amed Issa, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 20, 2023. On Jan. 6, 2023, Sgt Issa was in Honolulu Hawaii, where he heard gunshots, ran toward the gunfire, and provided lifesaving aid to a wounded man.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amed Issa, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 20, 2023. On Jan. 6, 2023, Sgt Issa was in Honolulu Hawaii, where he heard gunshots, ran toward the gunfire, and provided lifesaving aid to a wounded man.

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, put out a controlled fuel burn during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new firehose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R firetrucks before the equipment becomes standard issue for Marine Corps ARFF and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue operations.

U.S. Marines with Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, put out a controlled fuel burn during a training event at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 11, 2023. The training tested a new firehose developed by Oshkosh for the P-19R firetrucks before the equipment becomes standard issue for Marine Corps ARFF and Expeditionary Fire and Rescue operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Favio Cuero, a Middletown, New York, native and an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Division, conducts reconnaissance during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Favio Cuero, a Middletown, New York, native and an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Division, conducts reconnaissance during a scout course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. The purpose of the scout course is to enhance lethality and increase long range weapon proficiency.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, march in the 2022 Victorville Children Christmas Parade in Victorville, California, Dec. 3, 2022. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos.

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, march in the 2022 Victorville Children Christmas Parade in Victorville, California, Dec. 3, 2022. The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard travels around the continental United States performing various events such as parades, ceremonies and rodeos.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), peeks over the side of a cargo ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment.

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), peeks over the side of a cargo ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 12, 2023. Marines with the MSPF and BLT 1/6 conducted boat assault force operations to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during their upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARG/MEU) deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

British Royal Marine Cpl. Charlie Walker, a GD training corporal with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, conducts a weapon familiarization test for U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment on the C8 assault rifle during Tartan Eagle phase II, Otterburn Training Camp, Europe, Oct. 24, 2022. U.S. Marines must properly handle the Royal Marines primary weapon system to pass the annual combat marksmanship training test while overseas with 43 Cdo RM. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines with 43 Cdo RM to travel to each command’s training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security.

British Royal Marine Cpl. Charlie Walker, a GD training corporal with 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, conducts a weapon familiarization test for U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment on the C8 assault rifle during Tartan Eagle phase II, Otterburn Training Camp, Europe, Oct. 24, 2022. U.S. Marines must properly handle the Royal Marines primary weapon system to pass the annual combat marksmanship training test while overseas with 43 Cdo RM. Exercise Tartan Eagle is an annual bilateral training exercise for the U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines with 43 Cdo RM to travel to each command’s training facilities to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures in fixed site security.

Photo by Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikio De Los

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nelson Sanchez, an Orlando, Florida native and a designated marksman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit establishes security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nelson Sanchez, an Orlando, Florida native and a designated marksman with Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit establishes security during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 13, 2023. The VBSS course is designed by Expeditionary Operations Training Group to train MSPF, BLT 1/6, and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark A. Melson, commander of Task Force 76, speaks with a Republic of Singapore Navy admiral during a meeting to discuss Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Singapore, Jan. 9. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark A. Melson, commander of Task Force 76, speaks with a Republic of Singapore Navy admiral during a meeting to discuss Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Singapore, Jan. 9. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Marcus Melara

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island participate in a tug-of-war competition alongside Republic of Singapore Navy sailors during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training /Marine Exercise Singapore 2022 sports day, Jan. 10. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island participate in a tug-of-war competition alongside Republic of Singapore Navy sailors during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training /Marine Exercise Singapore 2022 sports day, Jan. 10. CARAT/MAREX Singapore is a bilateral exercise between Singapore and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime cooperation. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner forces’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes security after conducting fast rope familiarization training during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2023. Marines conducted fast rope familiarization to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during the upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed to train the MSPF and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes security after conducting fast rope familiarization training during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure course at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 11, 2023. Marines conducted fast rope familiarization to further advance their qualifications to conduct VBSS operations during the upcoming deployment with the 26th MEU. The VBSS course is designed to train the MSPF and supporting enablers across the Marine Air Ground Task Force to conduct Maritime Interception Operations in preparation for the Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launch combat rubber raiding craft during a bottom-up visit, board, search, and seizure mission to intercept sensitive equipment during Realistic Urban Training Exercise 22.1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan 8, 2022. The purpose of the RUTEX is to incorporate the specialized individual and small-unit skills of the MEU and conduct high-intensity, advanced, and complex Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations to prepare MEUs and other designated forces to support the geographic combatant commanders.

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit launch combat rubber raiding craft during a bottom-up visit, board, search, and seizure mission to intercept sensitive equipment during Realistic Urban Training Exercise 22.1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan 8, 2022. The purpose of the RUTEX is to incorporate the specialized individual and small-unit skills of the MEU and conduct high-intensity, advanced, and complex Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations to prepare MEUs and other designated forces to support the geographic combatant commanders.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Haley Fourmetgustavse

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr and Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer and sergeant major, unveil the 3d MLR unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 3d Marines to 3d MLR aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 3, 2022. The 3d MLR will serve as a key enabler for joint, allied, and partnered forces, will integrate with naval forces, and will enable multi-domain maneuver and fires within contested spaces. The transition of 3d Marines to 3d MLR is in accordance with Force Design 2030 and one of the first major steps to facilitating a shift as the Marine Corps divests in legacy capabilities and builds a force that is optimized for operations envisioned within the Commandant’s Planning Guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr and Sgt. Maj. Rodney E. Nevinger, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment commanding officer and sergeant major, unveil the 3d MLR unit colors during the redesignation ceremony of 3d Marines to 3d MLR aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 3, 2022. The 3d MLR will serve as a key enabler for joint, allied, and partnered forces, will integrate with naval forces, and will enable multi-domain maneuver and fires within contested spaces. The transition of 3d Marines to 3d MLR is in accordance with Force Design 2030 and one of the first major steps to facilitating a shift as the Marine Corps divests in legacy capabilities and builds a force that is optimized for operations envisioned within the Commandant’s Planning Guidance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick King)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick King

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kody Morgan, left, swims ashore as Cpl. Salahudeen Rammouz, right, both scout swimmers with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays instructions off the coast of Naval Education, Training, and Doctrine Command, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2022, during a rehearsal. The rehearsal is in preparation for a bilateral amphibious landing demonstration. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kody Morgan, left, swims ashore as Cpl. Salahudeen Rammouz, right, both scout swimmers with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays instructions off the coast of Naval Education, Training, and Doctrine Command, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2022, during a rehearsal. The rehearsal is in preparation for a bilateral amphibious landing demonstration. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos Lopezllamozasguzman, an MV-22 Osprey avionics instructor with the Center for Naval Technical Training Unit, Marine Corps Air Station New River, sits in an MV-22 Osprey on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2022. Lopez, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 from Doral, Florida.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Carlos Lopezllamozasguzman, an MV-22 Osprey avionics instructor with the Center for Naval Technical Training Unit, Marine Corps Air Station New River, sits in an MV-22 Osprey on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dec. 12, 2022. Lopez, the recipient of this month's MCAS New River Go-Getter award, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2015 from Doral, Florida.

Photo by Cpl. Alexis Sanchez

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Jul 5, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was General Mark H. Clingan, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration, and Lieutenant Col. Joseph Shusko, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), was the guest of honor.

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Jul 5, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was General Mark H. Clingan, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration, and Lieutenant Col. Joseph Shusko, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), was the guest of honor.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pranav Ramakrishna